Events

Art Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities, inviting toddlers and preschool students to learn through reading, imaginative play, and art-making. This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! In this session, we are reading...

Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the...

Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at the Windgate Art School. Open to beginner and experienced artists alike, it's a great way to learn a new art form or work independently on your own projects. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. Students are encouraged...

Though he had a long career, Paul Cézanne rarely exhibited in Paris before a retrospective brought him out of near obscurity in 1895. From that point on, Cézanne’s art exerted a profound influence on a young generation of painters and spurred the development of many artistic movements in the 20th century. Join George Shackelford, Deputy...

AMFA and the Arkansas Cinema Society are proud to present a selection of short films from Filmland: Arkansas 2024. Lineup     This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.

AMFA and the Arkansas Cinema Society are proud to present a selection of short films from Filmland: Arkansas 2024. Lineup     This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. In this session, learn how to throw a pot...

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. In this session, learn how to paint flowers...

Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA's Windgate Art School! Inspired by the works of Josef Albers and Ilya Bolotowsky on view in AMFA’s Minimalism: Color, Line, Form exhibition, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the elegance of simplicity through Gelli plate printing. Using Minimalist...

Students in grades 4-8 will flex their storytelling and drawing muscles together while creating an adventure through pictures and actions. Students will design the characters, develop a story, and draw their characters to convey their story. Each student will walk away with their own unique short comic. This day-long experience will help build communication skills...

Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on the path to self-discovery? Surrounded by a school full of superheroes in the making, will Jordan find a way to fit in? In a world...

Drop in and discover AMFA with a free docent-led tour through the galleries! With this fun, engaging, and memorable experience, guests of all ages are invited to explore the art on view while learning how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media. Photo by Jason Masters.

Catch a screening of All Happy Families co-written by Arkansas native Coburn Goss, directed by Haroula Rose, and executive produced by Michael Shannon. About the Film Haroula Rose's charming dramedy stars How I Met Your Mother's Josh Radnor as Graham, an actor and writer in a slump and still waiting for his big break while his...

Unleash the superhero within by learning to create unique puppets inspired by AMFA’s production of An Unlikely Hero! Everyday objects become supernatural in this creative exploration of puppet-making and character creation. An Unlikely Hero director and AMFA Artist-in-Residence Fergie Philippe will help facilitate the puppet play and give tips to aspiring young puppeteers. Puppet Power:...

Immerse yourself in art during this hands-on drawing workshop designed to explore artistic techniques and styles! The instructor will guide you through the principles of creating artwork using inspiration from works on view from AMFA’s permanent collection. Participants will learn how to use multiple perspectives to compose a drawing and simplify 3D shapes. This immersive...

Learn storytelling essentials from Arkansas native Coburn Goss and hear highlights from his career in film.  About Coburn Goss Coburn Goss is a Chicago-based actor, writer and producer, originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas. Film credits include Widows, Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman, The Lucky Ones, Once upon a River and the upcoming Adult Children. Television credits include: Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, The Red Line, Empire, Boss...

Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on the path to self-discovery? Surrounded by a school full of superheroes in the making, will Jordan find a way to fit in? In a world...

Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on the path to self-discovery? Surrounded by a school full of superheroes in the making, will Jordan find a way to fit in? In a world...